The following are procedural steps that shall be followed when
applying for PDD status.
A. Application for establishment of a planned development district shall
be made to the Village Board by the owner(s), or a duly authorized
agent, of property proposed to be included in the district at a regular
or special meeting of the Village Board.
B. Application shall be on forms provided by the Village, be accompanied
by the appropriate fee, and contain all information required for a
preliminary site plan as determined by the Planning Board. The site
plan shall show proposed setbacks and lot sizes.
C. The Village Board shall, within seven days of receipt, refer the
submitted materials to the Planning Board for its consideration and
recommendation.
D. The Planning Board shall submit a recommendation to the Village Board
within 62 days of the referral. In conducting its review, the Planning
Board shall consider the site plan review criteria and make the following
findings:
(1) The uses proposed will not be detrimental to present and potential
surrounding uses.
(2) Land surrounding the proposed development is compatible in use and
can be planned in coordination with the proposed development.
(3) The proposed change is in conformance with the general intent of
the Comprehensive Plan for the community.
(4) Existing and proposed roads are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated
traffic within and around the proposed development.
(5) Existing and proposed utility services are adequate for the proposed
development.
(6) Each phase of the proposed development, as it is proposed to be completed,
contains the required parking, landscaping, and utilities necessary
for creating and sustaining a desirable and stable environment.
(7) The proposed PDD shall conform to the Village Comprehensive Plan.
E. Within 62 days of the Planning Board's report, the Village Board
shall conduct a public hearing, pursuant to all the requirements of
this chapter, and other appropriate laws regarding publication, notification
and referral.
F. The Village Board may refer the PDD to the Planning Board for additional
review if substantial changes are made in the site plan, from the
PDD recommended by the Planning Board.
G. The Village Board shall determine what revisions constitute a substantial
change. However, they shall include such features as the following:
(1) A major change in the uses or character of the development;
(2) An increase in the overall coverage of structures;
(3) An increase in density of structures or intensity of use;
(4) A major decrease in the amount of open space or recreation land.
H. The Village shall refer PDD proposals to the County Planning Board
for review and recommendation if it meets the criteria of General
Municipal Law § 239-m prior to final action by the Village
Board on the application.
I. Upon approval by the Village Board, any specific requirements approved
in the formation of a planned development district shall be made part
of this chapter and recognized as a separate zoning district. The
uses, yards, setbacks, and open spaces approved as part of the PDD
will become the regulations and be referenced in the PDD section of
the chapter.
J. The Village Board shall make a final determination on the application
within 62 days of completion of its public hearing, completion of
the required reviews under the State Environmental Review Law, and
any referral and review requirements under § 239-m of the
New York General Municipal Law.